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SummerSlam 2012

“The Perfect Storm” played out at The Biggest Party of The Summer, as Triple H fought back from a broken arm suffered at the hands of Brock Lesnar to take on The Anomaly in the center of the ring. WWE Champion CM Punk’s long reign was threatened, as he faced both John Cena and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match. Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio clashed over the World Heavyweight Title, while anger management candidates Daniel Bryan and Kane unleashed their rage on each other.

Brock Lesnar def. Triple H

LOS ANGELES — Paul Heyman vowed Brock Lesnar would make Triple H tap out and end his career at SummerSlam, and when the clouds of “The Perfect Storm” broke, Heyman’s bold prediction appeared to have veracity. Lesnar defeated Triple H in an intrepid war that has game-changing ramifications for the entire WWE, not the least of which is

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio

LOS ANGELES – Amid the excitement of The Biggest Event of the Summer, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus overcame Alberto Del Rio to retain his illustrious title, with a finish as controversial as it was clever. ( MATCH PHOTOS)Inside the sold-out STAPLES Center, the matchup between the fierce champion and his unscrupulous challenger proved

WWE Champion CM Punk def. John Cena, Big Show

LOS ANGELES – Three men entered, three men collided and three men fought. When the dust was settled and all was said and done, CM Punk — on the 273rd day of his reign — was still standing tall as the WWE Champion, defeating John Cena and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match at The 25th Anniversary of SummerSlam. ( PHOTOS)For weeks, the

Daniel Bryan def. Kane

LOS ANGELES – It hasn’t been a great few months for Daniel Bryan. He lost the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania XXVIII in record-breaking time, was left at the altar by AJ Lee ( WATCH) and mocked by The Rock during Raw 1,000 ( WATCH), and came up just short in several opportunities for the WWE Championship. So, it’s unsurprising that

Chris Jericho def. Dolph Ziggler

LOS ANGELES – Inside the sold-out STAPLES Center, Chris Jericho did what he couldn’t all year – win under the bright lights of the pay-per-view stage. ( PHOTOS | WATCH: POST-MATCH EXCLUSIVE WITH JERICHO)From the start, it was a tooth-and-nail war between Mr. Money in the Bank and Jericho, who was battling through injured ribs following

Antonio Cesaro def. United States Champion Santino Marella

LOS ANGELES – We’re not sure how you say slobberkocker in five languages, but the surprise was universal when the mouthy newcomer Antonio Cesaro knocked off Santino Marella to claim the United States Champion in the SummerSlam 2012 Pre-Show, streamed exclusively on WWE.com, YouTube.com/WWE and WWE’s Facebook page. ( WATCH |

WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth def. The Prime Time Players

LOS ANGELES – After weeks of boasts, taunts and Touts, The Prime Time Players finally got their rematch against WWE Tag Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth at SummerSlam. Unfortunately for the brash No. 1 contenders, the champions proved to be too much, fighting through adversity to successfully defend their illustrious titles. ( PHOTOS)Darren

Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Rey Mysterio

After spending half the summer preparing for his feature film debut in WWE Studios’ “The Marine: Homefront” and the other half defending the Intercontinental Championship he won at Raw 1,000, The Miz finally achieved a Hollywood ending.The Awesome One successfully defended his title at Staples Center in Los Angeles, a few miles from his

SummerSlam 2012 results

WWE.com has you covered with complete SummerSlam 2012 results for all of Sunday night's red-hot matches. From Triple H's grueling battle with Brock Lesnar to WWE Champion CM Punk's chaotic Triple Threat Match against John Cena and Big Show, check out recaps, photos and tons of exclusive videos from The Biggest Event of the Summer.SummerSlam 2012

WWE's Boys of Summer

For many WWE Superstars, summer doesn't just deliver a scorching heat wave; it brings about a momentous wave of change. With a single championship triumph, major upset or spontaneous decision, regular summers can be transformed instantly into unforgettable ones. In turn, the WWE Universe is left with lasting memories that make our faces light up